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Recovery center expands addiction treatment services

STEUBENVILLE — Since November, area residents have been able to access detox and residential treatment options through a local provider. According to Michael Thomas, the services offered by Milton Jefferson Recovery fill gaps that have existed for quite a while. "I just want to say that ...

Wellsburg plans to rejoin Business Development Corp.

WELLSBURG — The City of Wellsburg will rejoin a partnership with the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle. Through a 4-3 vote Tuesday, Wellsburg Council approved a proposal to renew its membership with the economic development organization, which focuses its efforts in ...

Steubenville officer recognized for community policing efforts

STEUBENVILLE — A city patrol officer was celebrated by council Tuesday for her “dedication and commitment” to the youth of Steubenville. Council adopted a resolution honoring Officer Keasha Barz, now in her fifth year with the Steubenville Police Department, for her “exemplary ...

Morrisey announces $1.8M for Follansbee water improvements

FOLLANSBEE — A long-planned water system improvement project is set to get under way in the Follansbee area, with the official announcement made Monday by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Several dozen area residents, city and business officials gathered in the Follansbee Community House Monday ...

Parole hearing slated for former Hancock Co. Sheriff’s deputy

NEW CUMBERLAND — A former Hancock County sheriff's deputy who was sentenced to prison in February for possession of child pornography could be released as early as Aug. 5. That's when a parole hearing has been scheduled for Patrick J. Hoder. Circuit Judge David Sims on Feb. 5 had ...